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FLOOD WATCH, WINTER STORM WATCH, WINTER STORM WARNING

With the exception of Fayette, Union, Franklin, Butler, Ripley, and Dearborn County, a Flood Watch will be in effect for the entire Tri-State from 7pm tonight through 2pm Wednesday. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for all in the Tri-State except
Fayette, Union, Franklin, and Butler County. A Winter Storm Watch has
been issued for Franklin and Butler County. The watch and the warning
will be in effect from noon Wednesday through 1pm Thursday.

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Wind Chill

What is Wind Chill Temperature? It is the temperature it feels like outside and is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by the effects of wind and cold. As the wind increases, the body is cooled at a faster rate causing the skin temperature to drop. Wind Chill does not impact inanimate objects like car radiators and exposed water pipes, because these objects cannot cool below the actual air temperature.

What does this mean to me?The NWS will inform you when Wind Chill conditions reach critical thresholds. A Wind Chill Warning is issued when wind chill temperatures are life threatening. A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill temperatures are potentially hazardous.

What is Frostbite?Frostbite is an injury to the body caused by freezing body tissue. The most susceptible parts of the body are the extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, or the tip of the nose Symptoms include a loss of feeling in the extremity and a white or pale appearance. Medical attention is needed immediately for frostbite. The area should be SLOWLY re-warmed.

Tips on how to dress during cold weather.-Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate you. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.-Wear a hat, because 40% of your body heat can be lost from your head.-Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.-Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than

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